A special election was held in Kentucky's 12th congressional district on November 20, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Robert P. Henry (J) on August 25, 1826[1]
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Henry | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,208 | 50.7% |
| Chittenden Lyon | Jacksonian | 2,149 | 49.3% |
Henry took office on December 11, 1826.[1] With his victory, the 12th district changed from Jacksonian control to Anti-Jacksonian control, increasing the Anti-Jacksonian membership by one.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 19th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com